Saturday, September 7, 2013

Leaping Leopard

We are back from the cottage. A wonderful time was had by all!
 
I have 1,853 photos to go through... YIKES! Hubbers lost the bet, he said I must have taken over 2,000! Since I'm still in vacation mode, it's going to take a while to get those pics sorted. 
 
Today, I am sharing one of the many frog pics I took. He just happened to be the first subject on the random memory card I pulled from the pile.
 
Northern Leopard Frog
 
The Northern Leopard Frog is an extraordinary leaper! In a single bound, it can cover 1.8 metres. This is 15 times the length of its body, which is between approximately 50 and 110 millimetres. 
 
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40 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    he's beautiful! welcome back! we've missed you! :)

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  2. DebbieSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    you sound like me, thank goodness for digital!!

    happy to see you today, cutie pie frog!!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    He's a cutie!

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  4. Linda W.September 7, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Nice photo. I love frogs!

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  5. Kim@stuffcould....September 7, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    I am glad you took so many photos...I enjoy seeing them, like this frog, so pretty

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  6. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 7, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Welcome back! Missed you, glad you had a great time. And glad you brought back great pictures! Love the beautiful frog!

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  7. eileeninmdSeptember 7, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    What a cute frog, I think I have seen this leopard frog before. Great shot!

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  8. AnneSeptember 7, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Sounds like you have been in heaven :) holiday... family... photos... yep heaven - love those green colors

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  9. Icy BCSeptember 7, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Glad you had fun, and have lots of photos to share!

    That's a fantastic shot!

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  10. Elephant's ChildSeptember 7, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Welcome back. I love your leopard frog - and wish I had a fraction of his agility (or beauty).

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  11. Coombe Mill - FionaSeptember 7, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Such beautiful markings but not camouflage there!

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  12. PatSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    He's a beautiful little creature!

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  13. carol l mckennaSeptember 7, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Awesome photo of nature's little gem ~ Beautiful!
    carol, xo

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  14. LisaSSeptember 7, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Great shot! Looks like this one is ready for frog jumping contest ;)

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  15. PinkoddySeptember 7, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Enjoy sorting through your pics.
    That is a great frog capture.

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  16. Gemma WisemanSeptember 8, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    Striking patterns on this little character. He really is stunning.

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  17. Joop ZandSeptember 8, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Very good photo with nice colors.

    greetings, Joop

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  18. LauraSeptember 8, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    I hope you had a marvelous, relaxing and rejuvenating time Karen. LOVE that frog! Thanks for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro :-)

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  19. Coloring Outside the LinesSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Wow- that's a lot of shots! Welcome back!

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  20. WillowSeptember 8, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Very colorful guy !

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  21. Sylvia KSeptember 8, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    A beautiful welcome back indeed!! He is so colorful and what a great capture as always, Karen!! Thanks for sharing the fun! I'm looking forward to seeing more!!!

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  22. DimpleSeptember 8, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    1800 photos! You had fun!!!
    Great close-up of Mr. Frog, I'm glad you caught him on the ground!

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  23. LeoviSeptember 8, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Wonderful photo, a frog may be a prince charming, lovely!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 8, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    For a frog...he's sure pretty!

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Thank you for joining in 'Weekly Top Shot #99' Hope to see you next Saturday for #100...

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  26. MeSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Good shot of the prince! Handsome devil isn`t he.

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  27. Les...September 8, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    welcome back! *VBS*

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  28. SaunSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    He is beautiful

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  29. JamaSeptember 8, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Beautiful colour!

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  30. Stewart MSeptember 9, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    What a cracking looking frog - we went for a bit of a walk last weekend and we heard huge numbers of frog, but saw not a one!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  31. Magical Mystical TeacherSeptember 9, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Love the shadows on this little, mightily leaping creature!

    Shadows and Silhouettes

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  32. EG CameraGirlSeptember 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Oh my goodness! You DO have quite a few photos to look at and evaluate. ;)) But hey! It will be FUN! Really meat photo of the leopard frog!

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  33. NancySeptember 9, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Wow! And I thought I took alot. :)

    That is one beautiful frog.

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  34. CarverSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    That's a great looking frog.

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  35. Hootin AnniSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Wow...very handsome. 'Round here, they are a bit more muddy brown-green. This one is so vivid!!

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  36. Rambling WoodsSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Oh how sweet...I do love my frogs.. Great for this week's Nature Notes.. Glad you had a good vacation.. Michelle

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  37. HannahSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Great photo of the frog! I love frogs, but rarely see them anymore. I love the gold flecks in their eyes. Good luck in sorting all your photos.

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  38. teriSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    SO Hello there! Thanks for swinging by my place with a comment. It has been awhile- and like this little frog here I have been hopping all around. But I think I am ready to be back in the blogging world. Looking forward to seeing you around. Teri

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  39. HuldraSeptember 12, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    What a handsome guy :)

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  40. diefahrradfrauSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Really nice! And: green is my favorite color...

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